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Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.

The 31-year-old did significant damage out of the leadoff spot, but his ninth-inning homer off Nats closer Kyle Finnegan was the biggest blow. Diaz has come out of the gate flying in 2023, batting .357 (5-for-14) through four games with two homers, six RBI, six runs and a 3:2 BB:K.

Raley went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.

After his first-inning sacrifice fly gave the Rays an early 3-0 lead, Raley took Nats closer Kyle Finnegan deep in the ninth to kick-start a three-homer, five-run comeback. Raley has gone yard three times in the last two games and is hitting .308 (4-for-13) to begin the season with four runs and six RBI, and he appears to be bashing his way into a strong-side platoon role in Tampa Bay's OF/1B/DH mix. The 28-year-old's career .298/.390/.544 slash line over 168 games at Triple-A comes with 40 homers and 19 steals, so this production could be legit, but he has yet to prove he's more than just a Quad-A player.

Arias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Arias tied the game at 2-2 with a solo blast off JP Sears. It's the first homer of the season for the 23-year-old, and the second of his young MLB career in 21 career games. Arias is expected to get regular playing time against left-handers and should garner multi-position eligibility as the season unfolds.

Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

Mountcastle blasted an opposite-field shot off Andrew Heaney to extend the Orioles lead to 5-0 in the second inning. The first baseman has homered twice and driven in six runs over the first five games of the season .

Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

Torkelson doubled home a run in the top of the first inning, then blasted a two-run shot in the eighth for his first home run of the season. The 23-year-old had a tough rookie campaign last year, though there's plenty of talent here, so fantasy managers should stick with him, especially following Tuesday's strong performance.

Bell isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Bell will sit Tuesday after starting the season just 1-for-17 through five games. Josh Naylor will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter, allowing Gabriel Arias to start at first base and bat sixth.

Arias is hitting sixth and playing first base Tuesday against the Athletics.

Arias is expected to serve in a utility role this season that will see him play all over the diamond, and he's getting a look at first base in the early part of the campaign. Josh Naylor is the designated hitter for Tuesday's contest, while Josh Bell will get a day off.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Royals.

It's a little wild that Guerrero stole his first base of the season before hitting his first home run, but his fantasy GMs know the latter will be coming soon enough. The 24-year-old first baseman has gotten on base at a .450 clip through Toronto's first four games, going 4-for-14 with a double, four walks and a HBP while collecting four RBI. Guerrero did steal a surprising eight bags in 11 attempts last year, and MLB's rule changes to boost the running game might allow him to reach double digits in 2023.

Rizzo is not in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.

Rizzo swatted his first home run of the season Monday but will grab a seat a day later with the Phillies throwing left-hander Matt Strahm. DJ LeMahieu is at first base.

Pasquantino is absent from the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

The Jays are throwing left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, so Pasquantino will receive his first day off of the season. Hunter Dozier will shift over to first base and Matt Duffy will handle third. Pasquantino is off to a slow 2-for-14 start this season.